HOUSING SPECIALIST-Greenfield Family Inn

HOUSING SPECIALIST- Greenfield Family Inn- Greenfield ServiceNet is seeking a full-time Housing Specialist to work with our residents at the Greenfield Family Inn homeless shelter. The Greenfield Family Inn offers comfortable, home-like environments for parents and children. Our case management services are designed to help families find and secure permanent housing and to develop the means to be sustainable in a home of their own. As a Housing Specialist at ServiceNet you will be our client?s advocate to shepherd them through the housing assistance process and help them find safe, comfortable, and affordable housing arrangements. Your day-to-day tasks could include determining our client?s housing eligibility, and serving as a liaison for our clients in helping them find appropriate housing options that comply with Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) program rules and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health issues. Ability to connect with a diverse population of people. Basic computer competency with programs including Word and Excel. Familiarity with local resources, housing authorities, and landlords. Effectively communicate and develop relationships with new and existing landlords. Physical ability to perform the requirements of the position as well as CPR. Valid driver?s license and acceptable motor vehicle record. Proficiency making assessments regarding client?s needs in regards to housing, employment, debt, and any other issues that may be a barrier to housing. Advocate for client in housing issues. Identifying all reasonable housing options. Work with clients to resolve barriers to housing. Act as a liaison with landlords and local agencies to create networks to support clients. Provide on-going stabilization services and resources to those clients who have been placed for the duration of state funding by DHCD. Work in an office environment to meet with clients and staff in a COVID safe and socially distanced manner. Bilingual a plus. Vacancy 1 Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Total 40 hours BENEFITS/COMPENSATION: In addition to being progressive and a cutting-edge non-profit human services agency, we offer a starting salary of $33,000 to $35,000 (depending on experience), with generous time-off and opportunity for advancement, as well as paid applicable training (CPR, First Aid). Employees are eligible for comprehensive health insurance and dental plans, 403(B) retirement plan, disability benefits, paid life insurance, tuition assistance, and much more! To apply: Send resume and cover letter citing Search #653 in the subject line to jobs@servicenet.org ServiceNet is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be a tobacco-free employer.